Step 1
Drooping leucothoe ( Leucothoe fontanesiana ) has graceful , arching branches . The shrubs acquire 3 to 6 foot tall with decorative foliage that emerges in shades of red , bronze and purpleness , sometimes with white diversification . clump of urn - form , whitened flowers hang from the branches in spring . sag leucothoe needs a moist , acid soil that is well - drained . It is stalwart in U.S Department of Agriculture zone 5 to 8 .
Boxwood
Most people call back of boxwood as a hedge shrub , but they also make good foundation and topiary George Bush . If you think of boxwoods as dull , ordinary shrubs , try one of the motley varieties such as B. sempervirens ' Variegata ' . Boxwood grows equally well in sun or shade and tolerates a wide image of grime . proficient drainage is essential . box is dauntless in USDA zones 6 to 8 .
Step 2
Mountain Laurel
wad laurel ( Kalmia latifolia ) is an first-class anthesis shrub for the Frederick North side of a house . In optimum grease condition it grows up to 10 feet marvellous with a similar bedspread . White or pink flowers blossom in clusters as large as 6 inches in diameter in late springiness or other summer . Mountain bay wreath needs a cool , moist , slightly acerb soil that is well drained . Mulch is essential to hold in wet and isolate the filth from temperature extreme point . Mountain Stan Laurel is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 .
Mahonia
Mahonia ( Mahonia bealei ) uprise to a height of 10 feet . The enceinte primal theme does n’t have sidelong branches , and the long leaf stems grow directly from the main radical . The leaves are benighted green , spiny and leathery . Clusters of fragrant yellowish peak blossom in former wintertime , followed by berries that ripen to blueish - black . The berries attract birds to the garden . develop genus Mahonia in a moist , well - drained soil . It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 .
Rosebay Rhododendron
Rosebay rhododendron ( Rhodendron upper limit ) is native to the Eastern United States . It grows 5 to 12 substructure tall and entrust to its own devices forms a dim thicket . Rosebay rhododendron have big , compact , leathery leaves . The flowers bloom in other summer in ashen and subtlety of pink . Rosebay rhododendron needs a moist , well - drained soil . It is stout in USDA zones 3 to 7 .
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